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Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping

Kamyra Turner

Created by Kamyra Turner

20 questions

6th Grade

Math

Updated Mar 2026

Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that helps students subtract decimals accurately across tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. The 20-question set includes 19 multiple-choice questions and one multiple-select question, covering decimal subtraction such as 1.8 − 0.9, 8.42 − 3.33, and 0.991 − 0.45. Students practise lining up decimal points, using zeros as needed, regrouping across place values, and identifying decimal place value. The worksheet also applies decimal subtraction to practical situations involving budgets, purchases, bank balances, distances, race lengths, and rainfall. These word problems require students to determine what quantity is being subtracted and interpret the result with dollars, miles, kilometers, or inches. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it useful for independent practice, review, homework, or a Grade 6 math assessment.

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Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.8-0.9

a)

0.9

b)

2.7

c)

0.8

d)

2.2

2.

0.56-0.23

a)

0.32

b)

0.45

c)

0.33

d)

1.2

3.

1.24-0.7

a)

0.44

b)

1.4

c)

0.55

d)

0.54

4.
0.991 - 0.45
a)
0.641 
b)
0.541
c)
0.551
d)
0.531
5.

What is 8.42 - 3.33?

a)

2.84

b)

11.75

c)

5.09

d)

4.72

6.

94 − 4.894\ -\ 4.8  

a)
89.2
b)
5.4
c)
90.80
d)
98.8
7.

123.6 − 0.08123.6\ -\ 0.08  

a)
123.2
b)
122.8
c)
124.4
d)
123.52
8.

What are good tips for adding decimals

a)

Line up the decimal point

b)

Line up the numbers by using a decimal chart or lines in your notebook

c)

When it’s a whole number use 1 as your filling number

9.
7.05 - 4.6 =
a)
2.45
b)
3.65
c)
11.65
d)
11.45
10.
Lisa had a budget of $100. She bought a shirt for $27.99 and a pair of pants for $25.99. How much money does she have left to buy other things?
a)
$46.12
b)
$45.02
c)
$46.02
d)
$53.98
11.
Tony ran 4.8 miles. James ran 2.75 miles. How much farther did Tony run?
a)
2.15 miles
b)
2.05 miles
c)
7.55 miles
d)
7.45 miles
12.
Jeff had $58.90 in his bank account. He withdrew $25.00. How much does he have left in his account?
a)
$83.90
b)
$32.90
c)
$33.90
d)
$84.90
13.
Annie buys shoes and top for $47.82 and $13.36 She gives $100. How much change did she receive?
a)
$38.802
b)
$38.98
c)
$38.082
d)
$38.82
14.
Ned and Sarah were running a relay race. The race was 22.01 kilometers total. If Ned ran 9.41 kilometers how far did Sarah run?
a)
12.6 km
b)
31.42 km
c)
12.6 runs
d)
31.42 Sarahs
15.
Chicago was predicted to receive 1.254'' of rain. Chicago actually received .875'' of rain. How far was the prediction off of the actual amount of rain?
a)
1.379''
b)
2.129''
c)
.379''
d)
Can not find the solution
16.

Kelly has $20. She spends $2.15 on a Slurpee and $6.58 on candy. How much money does Kelly have left?

a)

$28.73

b)

$11.27

c)

$17.85

d)

$13.42

17.
 10.269
What digit is in the tenths place?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
0
d)
2
18.
23.45
What digit is in the ones place?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
19.
Subtract the following:
9.43-3.34
a)
12.77
b)
6.09
c)
6.90
d)
60.09
20.

20.1 - 16.37 =

a)

3.42

b)

4.73

c)

3.73

d)

3.24

WaygroundAnswer Key

Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

0.9

2.
c)

0.33

3.
d)

0.54

4.
b) 0.541
5.
c)

5.09

6.
a) 89.2
7.
d) 123.52
8.
a)

Line up the decimal point

, b)

Line up the numbers by using a decimal chart or lines in your notebook

9.
a) 2.45
10.
c) $46.02
11.
b) 2.05 miles
12.
c) $33.90
13.
d) $38.82
14.
a) 12.6 km
15.
c) .379''
16.
b)

$11.27

17.
d) 2
18.
b) 3
19.
b) 6.09
20.
c)

3.73

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What does the Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet builds accuracy with subtracting decimals through tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, including problems that require regrouping. Its 19 multiple-choice and one multiple-select item ask students to align decimal points, use zeros as placeholders, identify place value, and apply subtraction to money, distance, and measurement word problems.

How can I use this worksheet to teach subtracting decimals with regrouping?

First model a problem such as 7.05 − 4.6 by rewriting 4.6 as 4.60, aligning the decimal points, and regrouping from the next place when necessary. Then have students explain which quantity is being subtracted in the budget, bank-account, and distance problems before completing the worksheet. Use the multiple-select item to discuss why decimal alignment and a place-value chart support accurate computation.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this decimal subtraction worksheet?

Watch for students aligning digits by the left edge instead of aligning the decimal points, especially in problems such as 7.05 − 4.6. Students may also omit a zero when comparing different decimal lengths, regroup across a zero incorrectly, or choose addition answers in the money and distance word problems. The place-value item involving 10.269 can also reveal confusion between the tenths, hundredths, and thousandths places.

How do I assign and grade this subtracting decimals worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, depending on whether students will complete the decimal computations on paper or online. The worksheet includes a complete answer key for checking the 19 multiple-choice and one multiple-select responses. Printable submissions can also be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this subtracting decimals worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to create a more readable version of the decimal problems and word problems by increasing font size or spacing. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options will help students access the subtraction directions and practical-context questions.

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